Wednesday, October 26, 2011

PAST: WALKING TOUR: DC Walkabout tour of Pennsylvania Avenue on SUN, August 5th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Free, tips-appreciated

DC Walkabout offers free, tip-based tours throughout DC!
Sunday, August 5th
Free, tips-appreciated 
Tours take place rain or shine


DC Walkabout is relatively new in town and I'm excited to let you know that they offer several free, tip-based walking tours of DC! Grab your comfy shoes and head on out to one of these tours this weekend! Learn more about the stories behind the monuments and buildings and engage first hand with knowledgeable tour guides who share a passion for DC! 


Whether you live here or are visiting, these tours are sure to add to your DC experience.  The only one that you need to RSVP for in advance is the American Scandal tour on Friday night, for the day time tours you can just show up, though advance registration is requested, it is not required. If you have any questions, you can call 202.421.4053 or email info@dcwalkabout.com. When you show up for the tour, just look for the guide with the DC Walkabout logo shirt and a safari hat on! Tours take about two hours each and are held rain or shine. You can also follow DC Walkabout on facebook and @DCWalkabout twitter.  Tours this weekend, and tour descriptions, listed below. 

Sunday, August 5th
Pennsylvania Ave  
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meet at the Baron Von Steuben Statue at the corner of H St, NW and Jackson Pl, NW in Lafayette Square, the park in front of the White House.
Metro: McPherson Sq
The lifeline connecting the White House to the Capitol Building, Pennsylvania Avenue is the heart of DC, both symbolically and geographically. Sights include: Lafayette Square, White House, Willard Hotel, Pershing Park, Freedom Plaza, Old Post Office, FBI, Justice Dept, Navy Memorial, National Archives, Canadian Embassy, and more.

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